Pacific Coast Highway Beach Bus Tour

Last week we spent a couple days as a family in our 71 VW bus. We called it our PCH Summer Bus Beach tour as we hit the beaches in San Diego and Orange Counties. When was the last time the biggest decision you had to make was, "What beach should we go to now?" Or "Where can we get some beach burgers or chocolate shakes?"

Now I'm back to a more complicated life -- planning my preaching series for the next year. Turns out my first message series will be on "Simplify". And with that in mind, here's a couple photos of our trip:

New Old Heights

Sorry I've been absent from my blog for a bit. We've been on vacation.

Last week my oldest son, Chris, climbed Half Dome in Yosemite for the first time. I've climbed Half Dome three times. All of those treks were before my kids were born. It's weird how life spirals; to see him follow in my footsteps while at the same time knowing his stride and strength easily outpace me.

Well, that was certainly a highlight for me. Maybe I'll tell you about the bears later...

Back from the Mountains

Rest is a good thing. Here's a few highlights from the weekend.

• Hiking and hanging out
  
• Waffles with real maple syrup home-made and hand-carried from Wisconsin
  
• Playing a new really fun game called Faces


• Great conversations with family and extended family


• Watching National Treasure again.


• Finishing a really good book, Leadership Above the Line, that was recommended to me by Geoff Horn.


• Resting. Rest is a good thing.